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  2. THE YARRA BEND TRAGEDY.

    The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Archibald Hunter, the warder who was killed at Yarra Bend on the 29th December, was resumed yesterday at the asylum ...

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  3. INTERCOLONIAL MEDICAL CONGRESS.

    The second session of the Intercolonial Medical Congress of Australasia was continued yesterday morning in the Wilson Hall, Melbourne University. Over 100 members were present. ...

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  4. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    The Premier, accompanied by Sir James Lorimer, Mr. Walker and a few personal friends, left town last evening in the Government steamer Lady Loch for a short cruise. Sir ...

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  5. PROSPECTING BOARDS.

    The elections for the Ballarat Prospecting Board took place to–day, and resulted as follows:—Mine Owners' Association: Henry Gore, M.L.C., unanimously. Mining Board: Thomas ...

    Article : 496 words
  6. THE PANAMA CANAL.

    The motion submitted by Senator Edmunds in the United States Senate, declaring against France or any other European power being permitted to take ...

    Article : 118 words
  7. ENGLAND AND GERMANY.

    The inquiry which was held into the accusation against Professor Geffcken of having betrayed State secrets in compiling the life of the late Emperor Frederick ...

    Article : 208 words
  8. THE FIRE BRIGADE DISPUTE.

    A special meeting of the Melbourne and Suburban Fire Brigades' Association was held yesterday evening at the Telegraph Hotel to discuss the recent disputes between the Insurance Brigade ...

    Article : 264 words
  9. THE ENGLISH FREE–TRADE POLICY.

    The directors of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce have expressed great annoyance at the resolution passed at a meeting of members of the chamber last month in ...

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  10. THE ADMINISTRATION IN IRELAND.

    Mr. A. J. Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, whose firm administration of the laws in that country has provoked a strong feeling of antagonism against him. ...

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  11. THE NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS.

    There was a protracted debate in the Legislative Assembly to–day on the appointment of Mr. Fehon as one of the Railway Commissioners. Shortly after the Speaker took the ...

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  12. THE HAWTHORN COUNCIL.

    At the meeting of the Hawthorn town council last evening the circular of Superintendent Stein, of the Insurance Brigade, was received iu reference to the fire brigade dispute, as also ...

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  13. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The St. Louis authorities having prohibited the boxing match between Jake Kilrain and Sullivan, it has now been arranged that it shall take place in New ...

    Article : 66 words
  14. DISTURBANCES TO BE SUPPRESSED.

    Great excitement has been caused in Ireland by the announcement that Mr. A. J. Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, has declared his intention to resort to extreme ...

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  15. H.M.S. NYMPHE.

    H.M.S. Nymphe is now being prepared to depart for the Australian station. ...

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  16. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The strike at the establishment of Messrs. Ellsmere and Hall, tin workers and plumbers, has terminated, as the firm have intimated that they will grant the Saturday half–holiday on ...

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  17. THE KING OF HOLLAND.

    King Willem III., of Holland, who will be 72 years of age next month, is dangerously ill. His Majesty is not expected to recover. ...

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  18. THE FOOTSCRAY COUNCIL.

    The question also came forward for consideration at a meeting of the Footscray council last evening, when considerable discussion took place upon the subject. ...

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  19. ENGLISH TRADE.

    The Board of Trade returns for the past year show that a steady improvement has taken place in general trade, and a complete revival is looked for during the ...

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  20. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION IN FRANCE.

    A poll has been held for the election of a representative of Somme Charente, in the French Chamber of Deputies. Two candidates were nominated, and the Boulangist ...

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  21. MR. P. T. BARNUM.

    Mr. P. T. Barnum, the well known American showman, who is now in his 79th year, has retired. He is stated to have now a fortune of 10,000,000 dollars ...

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  22. THE SPURIOUS "DR. DRUMMOND."

    A last link has just been supplied in connection with the identification of "Dr. Drummond," whose disappearance from Ashfield with a large sum of money belonging to his wife, after ...

    Article : 212 words
  23. THE ISMID RAILWAY.

    The Turkish Government have issued instructions for the seizure of the Ismid railway, in Asia Minor, near Constantinople. ...

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  24. NARROW ESCAPE OF A RUSSIAN PRINCESS.

    Princess Xenia, daughter of the Czar, has had a narrow escape from a terrible death. She was riding on a sledge on a portion of the Charkouff railway, ...

    Article : 78 words
  25. THE WAR IN SAMOA.

    Telegrahic intelligence concerning the progress of the civil war in Samoa and the repulse of the body of German troops who were landed on the island has been ...

    Article : 180 words
  26. HUSBANDS AND WIVES.

    At the South Melbourne police court on Wednesday Margaret De Silvera proceeded against her husband, Manuel De Silvera, for assault. Complainant stated that on the 31st ult. ...

    Article : 153 words
  27. THE MAORI FOOTBALLERS.

    The Maori footballers played a match yesterday against a team representing Brighouse, near Halifax. The match was won by the Maories. ...

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  28. PASSENGERS BY INTERCOLONIAL TRAINS.

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  29. COMMERCIAL CABLE NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  30. BRUTAL ASSAULT ON A WIFE.

    A gross case of assault was investigated at the Richmond court on Wednesday. The parties concerned were Mrs. Bertha Cairns, her husband (Wm. Cairns), and a daughter of the first ...

    Article : 394 words
  31. ENGLAND AND THE SOUDAN.

    Colonel Kitchener, R.E., who is in charge of the garrison at Suakim since the departure of General Grenfell, has intimated to the native tribes that it is no part of the ...

    Article : 109 words
  32. HOTEL ROBBERY AT CARLTON.

    During the past week thieves have been paying attention to the hotels in Carlton, and on Tuesday night some person committed a robbery at the Madeline Hotel, Madeline–street. ...

    Article : 255 words
  33. MONETARY INTELLIGENCE.

    Consols are still quoted at £99 12s. 6d. The market rate of discount is 2 per cent. below bank rate, which remains at 5 per cent. ...

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  34. THE NEW GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Earl of Kintore, who has been appointed successor to Sir W. C. F. Robinson as Governor of South Australia, is sending out to the colony a contingent of ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. WHEAT AND FLOUR.

    The wheat market is firm. Off coast cargoes of Australian are still quoted at 39s. to 39s. 6d. per 480 lb., ex ship, c. f. and i. ...

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  36. A VIOLENT WOMAN.

    At the South Melbourne police court on Wednesday, a dissipated looking woman named Rose Hill was charged with insulting behavior; and in connection with the case her husband, John ...

    Article : 162 words
  37. THE PROSPECTING BOARD ELECTIONS.

    Meetings were held here to–day for the purpose of selecting representatives to act on the Gippsland Prospecting Board, when the following elections were made:—For the Mining Board, ...

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  38. FROZEN MEAT.

    Australian frozen meat is very dull. Prime selected New Zealand mutton is still quoted at 4d. per lb. ...

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  39. NEW INSOLVENT.

    Matthew John Veal, Ballarat, coachbuilder. Causes of insolvency: Losses in horse dealing, having to pay large interest on money borrowed, and losses from incompetent workmen and ...

    Article : 50 words
  40. METALS.

    The tin market is fairly firm. Best Australian is quoted at £99 to £99 10s. per ton. Copper is quiet, but steady. ...

    Article : 38 words
  41. THE CORNER STONE OF HEALTH.

    To infuse permanent vitality into the debilitated physique and reform those digestive and urinary irregularities which interfere with the general well being of the body, Wolfe's ...

    Article : 38 words
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  48. GALVANISED IRON.

    Galvanised iron, Lysaght's Orb brand, 26 gauge, is still quoted at £17 for 5 to 8 feet lengths. ...

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